San Francisco's Proposition E, set for the March 5, 2024 ballot, has ignited a contentious debate among city officials, civil liberties organizations, and voters. The proposition would permit the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) to deploy untested surveillance technologies. While supporters claim it could bolster public safety, opponents, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), argue it threatens privacy and civil liberties. The ACLU and Supervisor Matt Dorsey have publicly disagreed over the measure's safety implications. The campaign surrounding Prop. E has seen a $1.5M investment. Editorial boards from major publications like the San Francisco Chronicle have recommended voters reject the proposition, labeling it a dubious assortment of public safety ideas.
ENDORSEMENT: The Chronicle editorial board recommends voters reject Prop. E, a sloppy potpourri of public safety ideas, some of which police don’t even seem to want. https://t.co/cMqjnHeWDD
Endorsement: Prop E throws a fistful of dubious public safety ideas at the wall in hope one sticks https://t.co/7jo302yvqh
Learn how Prop E threatens San Franciscans' privacy. https://t.co/QwBCRCOEbv
🚨Shocking by Labour PCC. Crime is on the rise and he is more concerned with saving his job.🚨 1. How much taxpayer’s money will this judicial review cost? 2. Does the Labour Mayoral candidate endorse this action or does he welcome the merger? My constituents deserve answers. https://t.co/TW0x64Rm3f
Supporters of San Francisco's Proposition E admit the measure would allow police to "experiment" on the public with untested surveillance technologies. Voters should reject this threat to privacy and civil liberties by voting NO on the March 5, 2024 ballot.https://t.co/e2TYM6V4f7
Sup. Matt Dorsey & the ACLU clashed over Prop. E on Friday, giving opposing answers to the question: Will this make San Francisco safer? The ballot measure is seeing a $1.5M campaign, & seeks to change SFPD policy at the ballot box. via @Yujie_ZZ https://t.co/2fJFhGmFtL